Allison Schmitt on Elite Athlete Nutrition

Pluots are a hybrid between different Prunus species. They are also called interspecific plums. They were first “created” by Floyd Zaiger, who spent years experimenting with the two fruits before finally settling on this hybrid. The very first pluot was sold in 1989. Pluots have the sweet flavor and texture of a plum, but their…

Candy has been long associated with ghouls and monsters and Halloween. Many parents worry about their children eating too much candy and the increased sugar intake. Children tend to be the ones who eat the majority of the candy around Halloween but adults are known to have too much as well. We have all heard…

As a practicing physician, I encourage my patients to ask me anything about living a healthier lifestyle. Questions about nutrition are the most popular. Just the other day, I was asked, “Hey Doc, you give lots of ideas and suggestions about meals, but what about times when I’m between meals and watching a ball game…

Garlic – we all know its pungent odor and its ability to make our breath a bit fragrant, but did you know about all the great health benefits it has for our bodies? Garlic is believed to activate the production of the endothelium-derived relaxation factor due to the herb’s high amount of sulfur-rich polysulfides. This…

Do you like a little spice in your life? Do you add jalapeño peppers to your meal? Not only does it taste great, research shows that jalapeño peppers have some great health benefits. Research is being done to see how jalapeño peppers may help with your heart health. Hot peppers contain capsaicin which may reduce…

Heart health Research has found that turnips contain a number of essential nutrients needed for proper functioning. Turnips contain high levels of fiber and potassium. Dietary fiber helps to scrape excess cholesterol from the arteries and eliminating it from the body. Potassium is a vasodilator which helps to reduce the strain on blood vessels and…